Thank you for the interest you show in our wines! Our mission is to help make known and increasingly bring recognition each day to the ancient terroirs of Anjou Noir. We would therefore be delighted to welcome you into the small circle of enthusiasts we trust, who receive our offers each year and take part in our events.
Anjou Noir represents the western part of the Anjou region and takes its name from its subsoil. In contrast to Anjou Blanc in the Saumur region, which is located on limestone, Anjou Noir lies on schist soils, part of the Armorican Massif. This cuvée, representative of the entire Domaine Belargus vineyard, is a pure expression of Chenin on schist.
The vintage2023 ◦ Fresh and easy to drink, it will give pleasure for a long time.
Tasting notesLively and fruity
Food pairingBruschetta with cream cheese and caramelised onions
The price: 52,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot« La Fresnaye », « Les Brosses », « Les Piries »
Surface8ha 38a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopePlains and hillsides
Soil & sub-soilPlains and hillsides
Age of the vines30yrs on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield25 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing14 months (on fine lees)
VesselsStainless steel tank and 50hL foudres
Bottling2519 magnums, 36 jeroboams, 3 mathusalems
RONCERAY
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
Mineral, fruity and complex
Available in magnum
86,00 € per bottle
RONCERAY
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
Home to world-renowned sweet wines, the hamlet of Chaume also has the capacity to produce great dry whites. The RONCERAY cuvée is a blend of these terroirs. It refers to the Abbey of the same name, which owned the Chaume estate from the 11th century onwards. The complexity of these terroirs gives rise to a powerful, mineral wine with great ageing potential.
The vintage2022 ◦ Gourmand et solaire, il donnera du plaisir pour longtemps
Tasting notesRich and complex
Food pairingRisotto with black truffles and parmesan
The price: 86,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Le Veau", "Les Quarts", "Les Rouères", "Le Douet", "Zerzilles"
Surface4ha 44a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopeSouth
Soil & sub-soilLimono-clay on schists and puddingstones
Age of the vines30yrs on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield20 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing7 months
VesselsStainless steel tanks, 600 and 228 litre barrels
Bottling669 magnums
RONCERAY
2023
AOC Anjou
Dry
Mineral, fruity and complex
Available in jeroboam and mathusalem
From 240,00 €
RONCERAY
2023
AOC Anjou
Dry
Home to world-renowned sweet wines, the hamlet of Chaume also has the capacity to produce great dry whites. The RONCERAY cuvée is a blend of these terroirs. It refers to the Abbey of the same name, which owned the Chaume estate from the 11th century onwards. The complexity of these terroirs gives rise to a powerful, mineral wine with great ageing potential.
The vintage2023 ◦ Typical Loire vintage, fresh and balanced
Tasting notesRich and complex
Food pairingRisotto with black truffles and parmesan
The price: 240,00 € (bottle of 300 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Le Veau", "Les Quarts", "Les Rouères", "Le Douet", "Zerzilles"
Surface4ha 44a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopeSouth
Soil & sub-soilSchists and puddingstones
Age of the vines30yrs on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield36 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing12 months on fine lees
VesselsFoudre of 20hl, 3yo barrels of 400l , angevines pipes of 480l
Bottling23 jeroboams, 3 mathusalems
GORDONE
2023
AOC Anjou
Dry
Expressive, elegant, generous
Available in magnum, jeroboam and mathusalem
From 75,00 €
GORDONE
2023
AOC Anjou
Dry
The GORDONE terroir faces the Coteau des Treilles. Overlooking the Layon and facing north, this hillside produces a fruity, generous wine with a subtle bitterness on the finish, characteristic of the schist soils of Anjou Noir.
The vintage2023 ◦ Typical Loire vintage, fresh and balanced
Tasting notesExpressive, elegant, creamy
Food pairingA papillotte salmon with sorrel and chives
The price: 75,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"La Gordone"
Surface0ha 79a
Inclination10 - 25°
SlopeNorth
Soil & sub-soilClay-loam on schists
Age of the vines14 years old
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield34 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing19 months (on total lees)
VesselsBarrels (228L and 400L)
Bottling248 magnums, 24 jeroboams, 3 mathusalems
GAUDRETS
2023
AOC Savennières
Dry
Delicate, enveloping, saline
Available in magnum, jeroboam and mathusalem
From 82,00 €
GAUDRETS
2023
AOC Savennières
Dry
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The GAUDRETS cuvée comes from a group of parcels located on the heights above the village of Savennières. This terroir produces a wine that expresses the typical character of schist and aeolian sand soils, the most commonly found across the appellation.
The vintage2023 ◦ Typical Loire vintage, fresh and balanced
Tasting notesDelicate, enveloping, saline
Food pairingA sea bream tartare with citrus fruits
The price: 82,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Les Gaudrets"
Surface1ha 58a
InclinationPlateau
SlopeSouth-East
Soil & sub-soilSandy loams over schist
Age of the vines28 years old
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield13 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing12 months (on fine lees)
VesselsClay jar and barrels (228L)
Bottling319 magnums, 12 jeroboams, 1 mathusalem
CLOS DES BONNES BLANCHES
2020
AOC Savennières
Dry
Fresh, delicate, refined
Available in magnum
128,00 € per bottle
CLOS DES BONNES BLANCHES
2020
AOC Savennières
Dry
Belargus cardboard gift box
The CLOS DES BONNES BLANCHES cuvée comes from a small plot in the village of Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay. It is the most renowned lieu-dit of the area. This gently sloping terroir faces the “Treilles” plot. However, its north-facing exposure and schist subsoil give it remarkable freshness year after year.
The vintage2020 ◦ A model of balance and elegance, with great ageing potential
Tasting notesFresh, delicate, refined
Food pairingPoached pikeperch with root vegetables
The price: 128,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Clos des Bonnes Blanches"
Surface0ha 57a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopeNorth
Soil & sub-soilClay-loam on purple schist
Age of the vines42 yrs on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield35 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing13 months (on total lees)
VesselsBarrels (600L) with an average age of 5 years
Bottling103 magnums
ROUÈRES
2021
AOC Anjou
Dry
Charming, demonstrative, silky-smooth
Available in magnum
152,00 € per bottle
ROUÈRES
2021
AOC Anjou
Dry
Coming from a terroir renowned worldwide for its sweet wines, the hamlet of Chaume also produces magnificent dry white wines. The ROUÈRES cuvée comes from the plot of the same name, located on the eastern side of the hill. This sunny terroir of puddingstone sandstone produces charming, round and expressive wines. A subtle bitterness, characteristic of this terroir, brings complexity and length on the palate.
The vintage2021 ◦ Very limited production, but dazzling wines
Soil & sub-soilSilty-clay on puddingstone sandstones
Age of the vines42 years old on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield20 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing21 months (on total lees)
VesselsDemi-muids (600L) and barriques (228L) with an average age of 5 years
Bottling300 magnums
VEAU
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
Powerful, tight, elegant
Available in magnum and jeroboam
From 175,00 €
VEAU
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
Coming from a terroir renowned worldwide for its sweet wines, the hamlet of Chaume also produces exceptional dry white wines. The VEAU cuvée comes from the plot of the same name, one of three historic lieux-dits. Facing the setting sun and planted on shallow schist soil, these vines produce intense, taut wines with a beautifully bitter finish.
The vintage2022 ◦ Sunny and effortless to drink, it will offer pleasure for a long time
Tasting notesPowerful, tight, elegant
Food pairingA veal and oyster tartare with lemongrass and coriander
The price: 175,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Le Veau"
Surface1ha 68a
Inclination10 - 30°
SlopeSouth-West
Soil & sub-soilClay-loam on schists
Age of the vines11 years old on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield22 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing19 months (on fine lees)
VesselsBarrels (228L and 400L) with an average age of 2 years
Bottling311 magnums, 9 jeroboams
QUARTS
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
Vibrant, balanced, long
Available in jeroboam
510,00 € per bottle
QUARTS
2022
AOC Anjou
Dry
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Coming from a terroir internationally renowned for sweet wines, the hamlet of Chaume also allows for the production of exceptional dry white wines. The QUARTS cuvée comes from the parcel that gave its original name to the Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru appellation. Planted on schist soils, the vines produce dry wines that are bright and finely chiseled, with a delicate bitterness that is the signature of this terroir.
The vintage2022 ◦ Sunny and effortless to drink, it will offer pleasure for a long time
Tasting notesVibrant, balanced, long
Food pairingRoasted Breton blue lobster with seaweed butter
The price: 510,00 € (bottle of 300 cl)
THE VINES
Plot“Les Quarts”
Surface3ha 08a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopeSud
Soil & sub-soilClay-loam over schist
Age of the vines36 ans
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategorySec
Yield16 hL/ha
Vinification techniqueLevures indigènes
Ageing20 months (on full lees)
VesselsFoudres (20hL), barrels (228L et 400L) with an average age of 2 years
Bottling12 jeroboams
TREILLES
2019
AOC Anjou
Dry
Sleek, energising, telluric
Available in magnum
320,00 € per bottle
TREILLES
2019
AOC Anjou
Dry
The ‘Coteau des Treilles’ (monopoly of Domaine Belargus) was revived in the late 1990s by Jo Pithon. Enjoying an exceptional location, this hillside had been abandoned after the war because of its steep slopes (30 to 70°). After purchasing 70 plots from 25 different owners, Jo Pithon replanted Chenin on these magmatic rocks of the Armorican Massif. This terroir produces an extraordinary wine with exceptional ageing potential.
The vintage2019 ◦ Sunny and effortless to drink, it will offer pleasure for a long time
Tasting notesSleek, energising, telluric
Food pairingWhite truffle risotto
The price: 320,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Les Treilles"
Surface2ha 72a
Inclination30 - 70°
SlopeSouth
Soil & sub-soilArenites on spilites and puddingstone sandstones
Age of the vines24 years
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDry
Yield10 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing33 months (on total lees)
VesselsBarrels, demi-muids for 24 months, then 12 months in stainless steel tanks
Bottling200 magnums
COTEAUX DU LAYON
2023
AOC Coteaux-du-Layon
Sweet
Fresh, fruity, lively
Available in jeroboam
235,00 € per bottle
COTEAUX DU LAYON
2023
AOC Coteaux-du-Layon
Sweet
The LAYON cuvée is a cuvée produced from all of our plots bordering the Layon river. This sweet wine, vinified for freshness, is characterised by its balance and great drinkability.
The vintage2023 ◦ Typical Loire vintage, fresh and balanced
Tasting notesFresh, fruity, lively
Food pairingA thin rhubarb tart
The price: 235,00 € (bottle of 300 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"La Fresnaye", "Les Brosses", "Les Planches", "Les Piries", "La Gordonne"
Surface6ha 51a
InclinationCoteaux
SlopeSouth and north
Soil & sub-soilClay-loam on purple schist
Age of the vines36 years on average
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategorySweet
Yield14 hl/ha
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing5 months
VesselsStainless steel tank
Bottling3 jeroboams
ULTRA
2022
AOC Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru
Dessert wine
Concentrated, ample, captivating
Available in magnum
1 235,00 € per bottle
ULTRA
2022
AOC Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru
Dessert wine
“ULTRA” is a rare cuvée, produced only in certain exceptional vintages. Of extreme concentration, it comes from the final pass of the harvest, on the upper part of the Quarts-de-Chaume hillside.
The vintage2022 ◦ Sunny and effortless to drink, it will offer pleasure for a long time
Tasting notesConcentrated, ample, captivating
Food pairingA meditative wine, to be enjoyed alone or with a cigar
The price: 1 235,00 € (bottle of 150 cl)
THE VINES
Plot"Le Douet"
Surface4ha 44a
Inclination10 - 20°
SlopeSud
Soil & sub-soilSilt loam over schist and poundingstone sandstones
Age of the vines36 years
Grape varietyChenin Blanc
THE WINE
CategoryDessert wine
Residual sugar302 g/L
Vinification techniqueIndigenous yeasts
Ageing29 mois
VesselsBarrels (500L)
Bottling1 magnum
EXPLORATION
Discovering the legendary terroirs of Anjou Noir
Selection of 6 bottles (5 dry, 1 dessert wine)
Maximum 1 per order
"Allocataire" price: 290,00 €
EXPLORATION
Selection of 6 bottles (5 dry, 1 dessert wine)
Maximum 1 per order
Between the Loire and the Layon, on a mosaic of well-exposed hillsides, the noble Chenin has established its kingdom for more than a thousand years. Through a unique collection of grands crus, lieu-dits, and monopoles, Domaine Belargus explores the microclimates of Anjou Noir, using Chenin as its sole instrument. Sensitive viticulture, in harmony with nature, allows us to express through each of our wines the singularity of the millennia-old parcels from which they are born…
Price per case290,00 €
Vintage
Name
Type
Format
Tasting
Perfect match
ANJOU
Millésime2023
AppellationAOC Anjou
TypeDry
Format75 cl
DégustationBright and fruity
Accord parfaitBruschetta with cream cheese and pickled onions
GAUDRETS
Millésime2020
AppellationAOC Savennières
TypeDry
Format75 cl
DégustationFresh and floral
Accord parfaitA ceviche of sea bream with citrus fruits
RONCERAY
Millésime2023
AppellationAOC Anjou
TypeDry
Format75 cl
DégustationTasty and complex
Accord parfaitBlack truffle and Parmesan risotto
Vintage
Name
Type
Format
Tasting
Perfect match
GORDONE
Millésime2023
AppellationAOC Anjou
TypeDry
Format75 cl
DégustationGenerous and distinguished
Accord parfaitVeal chop with porcini mushrooms
CLOS DES BONNES BLANCHES
Millésime2022
AppellationAOC Anjou
TypeDry
Format75 cl
DégustationDelicate and refined
Accord parfaitPoached pike-perch with root vegetables
ROUÈRES
Millésime2022
AppellationAOC Quarts-de-Chaume Grand Cru
TypeDessert wine
Format37,5 cl
DégustationConcentrated and generous
Accord parfaitWalnuts with a few cubes of gorgonzola cheese